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In 1969, Shiro’s Saimin Haven opened their restaurant in hopes of serving home-style comfort food at a reasonable price to hard-working people. Franz Shiro Matsuo, the founder, wanted to glorify saimin and create a safe space where people could enjoy good food while forgetting the stress in their lives. Shiro was the first to introduce vegetables, chicken, roast duck, roast pork and a handful of other items to saimin. And in the early 2000’s, Bryce Fujimoto, Shiro’s grandson, took over the family business and continues to keep the family tradition going.
BRYCE FUJIMOTO VICE PRESIDENT
For 53 years, Shiro’s Saimin Haven has been serving up delicious crafted Saimin noodles for their customers. And now, Shiro’s team has launched a new special item, dry mein. The appearance of the dry mein noodles may look similar to fried noodles, however the difference is on how its prepared. The dry mein noodles are thicker and never fried - the noodles are boiled then immediately tossed in a sauce and garnished with toppings. Shiro’s Saimin Haven’s take on a local favorite dish was a solution to assist in the severe labor issues and to give their cooks
a break; however, staffing is just one part of the ongoing issues in the restaurant industry. Their dry mein is an example on how the restaurant industry understands everyone’s struggles and can come together to create something better. Shiro’s Saimin Haven’s staff welcomes you to try their new dry mein and thanks their community for their loyalty, understanding and support!
Dry Mein $9.99
Thick and bouncy noodles tossed in a savory sauce and garnished with char siu, spam, kamaboko, green onions and paired with a light dashi broth; for dipping to enhance the experience of the dry mein flavors. Served with a side of housemade bbq stick. The dry mein and bbq stick is prepared fresh for every order.
Shiro’s Saimin Haven Waimalu
98-020 Kamehameha Hwy #109 Aiea, HI 96701
(808) 488-4834
Tuesday - Sunday 7:00 am - 8:30 pm
Instagram: shirossaimin https://shiros-saimin.com
www.shiros-saimin.com | (808) 488-4834 | @shirossaimin
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